Kandiyohi County Farmers Union is hosting a Legislative Update at 5 p.m. July 2 at Goat Ridge Brewing, 17 Central Ave W., New London. Visit with Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey and learn about what passed and what didn’t during the 2024 Minnesota legislative session. Contact Erik Hatlestad at 320-905-1543 for more…

The MFU office is closed Wednesday, July 3 through Friday, July 5 for the Independence Day holiday.

Join your Hennepin/Ramsey County MFU chapter leaders for a Mill City Farmers Market tour on Saturday, July 6. The event will start at 8 a.m. with coffee and bars at Farmers Kitchen and Bar. Beginning at 8:30 a.m., we'll walk with Mill City Farmers Market Executive Director Ella Daniels through the market learning about and…

As a grassroots policy organization, annual county conventions are the building blocks of MFU policy. It is the participation of members, through attending and bringing forth resolutions, that gives us a strong voice in St. Paul. The Kanabec County Farmers Union Convention is 6 p.m. July 9 at 1215 130th Ave., Ogilvie. It will be…

The Membership Engagement Committee meets at 7 p.m. July 9. There will be a brief check-in with members before moving to a discussion with membership outreach coordinators. The purpose of the Membership Engagement Committee is to build upon the strength and potential of Minnesota Farmers Union membership through: Engaging members and creating opportunities for current…

The Goodhue County Farmers Union Convention is 6:30 p.m. July 10 at the Covered Bridge Family Restaurant, 1439 Northstar Drive, Zumbrota. Please RSVP to Gail by July 5 for a headcount on food. As a grassroots policy organization, annual county conventions (aka annual business meetings) are the building blocks of MFU policy. It is the…

Dodge and Olmsted County Farmers Unions will hold their annual County Convention July 11 at the Matt and Maggie Kruger farm. As a grassroots policy organization, annual county conventions (aka annual business meetings) are the building blocks of MFU policy. It is the participation of members, through attending and bringing forth resolutions, that gives Farmers…

Sowing Seeds: Celebrating Local Foods & Lost Skills When: July 14, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Where: Alternative Roots Farm, 11197 130th St, Madelia About the event: Join us for a fun and memorable afternoon that’s all about celebrating local foods and rediscovering traditional self-sufficiency skills. Featuring our community’s farmers and makers and set on…

New Member Welcome Lunch Hour (virtual)  Are you new to Minnesota Farmers Union? Our team would like to extend a warm welcome and invite you to join us for a casual virtual lunch discussion with MFU staff. Being a new member of an organization can be intimidating, but everyone here is friendly, eager to get to know you and help…

What: The Matriarchal Hour Who: Farmers Union women members. This gathering is gender-inclusive - trans and nonbinary participants are welcome to attend. Date: Every third Monday (July 15) Time: 2-3 p.m. More information: Our aim is to establish a standing monthly Zoom call inspired by Extension Study Clubs. Each session will feature a designated facilitator who…

MFU Leadership Camp Open House When: July 18, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Location: Sibley State Park Modern Group Center, 800 Sibley Park Rd NE, New London, MN 56273 What: Join MFU for an exciting community open house at Sibley State Park to get to know more about MFU's camp program. Event details: Lunch will…